The media is calling the closing of major retailers on Easter a “retail blackout.” What is really happening is a recognition by some companies that Easter Sunday, while not a federal holiday, is one of the quieter days on the retail calendar, so for some of them, it makes more sense to close than stay open.
This year it will be even quieter as Easter, when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the last day of Passover, one of the holiest events in the Jewish faith, both fall on Sunday, April 20.
Retailers have stated publicly that they are closing to allow their Christian employees to celebrate Easter.
Not all companies are following suit. Walmart, IKEA, Home Depot, PetSmart, Petco, and Trader Joe’s are among the major retailers that will be open.
Here is a list of some of the major retailers that will be closed on Easter:
Aldi
- Aldi grocery stores will be closed on Easter Sunday, according to the company’s website. The German supermarket operator has 64 locations in New Jersey.
Best Buy
- Best Buy has 27 stores in New Jersey.
Burlington
- The first Burlington retail store opened in Burlington in 1972. There are 48 Burlington stores in New Jersey.
Costco
- According to Costco’s website, U.S. warehouses are scheduled to be shuttered on Easter Sunday. This is one of the seven days that Costco stores are closed. There are 16 Costco warehouses in New Jersey.
CVS
- CVS pharmacy plans to remain open on April 20, though some stores may have reduced hours. There are 218 CVS stores in New Jersey.
Dick’s Sporting Goods
- There are 18 Dick’s Sporting Goods stores in New Jersey.
HomeGoods
- There are 45 HomeGoods stores in New Jersey. TJX is the parent company to TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra and Homesense.
Homesense
- There are 10 Homesense stores in New Jersey. TJX is the parent company to TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra and Homesense.
JCPenney
- There are 10 JCPenney stores in New Jersey.
Kohl’s
- The department store chain has 37 stores in New Jersey.
Lowe’s
- There are 40 Lowe’s home-improvement stores in New Jersey.
Macy’s
- Macy’s has 18 stores in New Jersey.
Marshalls
- There are 46 Marshalls stores in New Jersey. TJX is the parent company to TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra and Homesense.
Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack
- There are 13 Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores in New Jersey.
Office Depot
- There are 10 Office Depot stores in New Jersey.
Sam’s Club
- There are nine Sam’s Club stores in New Jersey.
Sierra
- There are four Sierra stores in New Jersey. TJX is the parent company to TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra and Homesense.
Target
- There are 45 Target stores in New Jersey.
TJ Maxx
- There are 39 TJ Maxx stores in New Jersey. TJX is the parent company to TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra and Homesense.
